Accounts Payable Specialist | Tampa, FL

Job Description

• As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations.
• You will be responsible for reviewing and approving invoices, performing electronic check matching, and entering AP entries into the ERP system while documenting and correcting any errors.
• You will also communicate with internal partners to resolve invoice issues and ensure incoming documentation meets all requirements.
• Additionally, you will perform other minor accounting functions and cover for other team members as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve invoices and perform electronic check matching.
• Enter AP entries into the ERP system, documenting and correcting any errors.
• Communicate with internal partners regarding invoice issues and resolve them.
• Ensure incoming documentation meets all requirements.
• Perform other minor accounting functions as needed.
• Cover and fill in for other team members as needed.

Essential Skills

• Accounts payable experience with 2 or more years preferred.
• Ability to manually process 1400-1700 invoices monthly, totaling 6k including approvals.
• Experience with JDE or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• Strong computer and data entry skills, with at least 6 months of experience.
• Experience in larger ERP systems is preferred.

Work Environment

• The position is onsite from Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. You will be part of a close-knit team of six people, all cross-trained to support each other in completing monthly duties.
• The office features open-ended cubicles and can be noisy with phone conversations once onsite.
• Training will occur in the office and may take up to a week. Benefits include PTO, a 6% 401k, student debt relief, and sick pay.